Smoking continues to decline in terms of social acceptance, but there are still many adults who smoke around children. Whether in the car, at home or elsewhere, children are extremely vulnerable to the ill effects of secondhand smoke. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases … [Read more...]
What is the Affordable Care Act? When and how will it affect you?
You've probably heard the debate around the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) also known as Obamacare or healthcare reform. But do you really know what it means for you? Healthcare reform went into effect in March 2010 when President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable … [Read more...]
The Real Game Winner: Mouthguards
“Take me out to the ball game” has a much better ring to it than “take me out to the dentist,” don’t you think? That’s why you and your children should always wear a mouthguard when playing any sport or activity – baseball included – that carries a risk of mouth injury. Young … [Read more...]
Dry Mouth for Seniors
C. S. Lewis once wrote, “How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 4 out of every 5 older adults suffer from a chronic condition, and half have at least … [Read more...]
What To Expect When You’re Erupting
Molars and Eruption Times The molars are the permanent teeth situated in the back of the mouth. As the name suggests (‘molar’ comes from Latin ‘mola,’ which means ‘millstone’), they are used for chewing and grinding food. We have a total of 12 molars, 6 on either jaw. They … [Read more...]
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